Bacon-Wrapped Olives

Ingredients

12 slices bacon

36 oil-packed almond-stuffed green olives (see note)

Directions

1. With the rack in the middle position, preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. On a cutting board, cut each bacon slice crosswise into 3 equal pieces. Roll an olive in each bacon piece, securing with a toothpick. Place on the baking sheet. Bake until the bacon is nicely browned and crisp 30 to 35 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
Serve in a large bowl.

3. Taste the olives the day before making the recipe. If they are too salty, soak them in cold water for up to 24 hours.